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This is a blog for people who love stylish footwear without the pain, bunions and back problems. Just because a shoe doesn't have a 4.5 inch heel, doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, sneakers to sandals, I'd like to share with you my favourite comfortable footwear.
I am Hannah Rochell, a London based fashion writer, so I come across a lot of non-heeled beauties! I hope you enjoy reading about them.

Shoes Headlines: The White Shoe Issue

You may have noticed on Instagram that I am currently obsessing over white shoes (ooh, and did you read my review of the amazing new sneakers brand Seven Feet Apart?). So this week, I thought I’d make Shoes News all about them; where to buy the best ones, this season’s trends and how to keep them clean. Because what could be better to wear over the summer months than white shoes? Enjoy!

This season, Grenson has brought out a new, slightly elongated, more pointy toe and I’m in love! Two of the styles come in all-white – the Alison loafers and Agnes brogues. White shoes like this are great to wear to weddings (I wore a pair of white monks to my brother’s wedding a couple of years ago) because they look smart but they’re really comfortable, too. And that bouncy white sole will be your best friend on the dance floor!

3 of the 3 of the best

This week, I’m rounding up three of the best in three styles of shoe that I think everyone should have in their wardrobes for summer – loafers, plimsolls and sandals. With one pair of each, particularly in white, you’ll have something to wear for every occasion – they literally go with everything!

I’m sure plenty of you steer clear of white shoes because you worry about keeping them clean, but it’s not as difficult as you think! Of course, you shouldn’t be silly about it and wear your sparkling whites in a muddy field, and I avoid wearing mine in the rain too, but even when you take these precautions you can get a bit grubby. For those shoes (like the Grensons above) with white Vibram soles, try Grenson’s William Green’s Tonic (£12.50, grenson.com) to remove any grubby marks. It requires a bit of elbow grease but it really works (and it smells fantastic!). It’s also great for cleaning white leather trainers, or use what all the sneaker heads swear by, Jason Markk wipes (above). And when it comes to canvas plimsolls and Converse, just stick them in the washing machine. They come up an absolute treat!

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This is a blog for people who love stylish footwear without the pain, bunions and back problems. Just because a shoe doesn't have a 4.5 inch heel, doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, sneakers to sandals, I'd like to share with you my favourite comfortable footwear.
I am Hannah Rochell, a London based fashion writer, so I come across a lot of non-heeled beauties! I hope you enjoy reading about them.
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